L.A.S MEDIA HOUSE

Monday, 15 September 2014

4 Killed As Rival Cult Groups Clash In Rivers State

An Uzi submachine gun [photo credit: Cheaper Than Dirt]

Tragedy struck in Ibaa community in Emohua local
government of Rivers state on Sunday, September 14, 2014 as suspected
cultists overran the area, shooting sporadically leading to the death of
at least 4 persons.
According to Vanguard, community sources confirmed that the shooting began very early in the morning and went on for 5 hours.
The shooting resulted in residents fleeing the area. Nobody could
confirm the reason for the violence but community folks believe it could
be a form of reprisal from the cultists.
The Rivers state Police public relations officer, DSP Ahmed Muhamad
confirmed the attack, but said the police had stepped in and restored
order.
“The command is aware of the incident. Our men are already there
while normalcy has since been restored. Three suspects are in Police
custody in connection with the incident,” he said.
A resident of the community also corroborated the statement by
Muhamad, adding that he saw at least 4 corpses being taken into the
police van.